Fruitland Rural Route Change Sparks Protest and Notice
Fruitland postmaster announces June 1 changes removing Route No. 2 and outlining a new Route No. 1 path with many stops. Patrons not on the new route must move mail boxes or mail will be held at the post office. Residents protest an abrupt consolidation after long service begun in 1898. Also noted are the death of August Miller at 56 with funeral at German M E church, and a rag sewing event hosted by Mrs Geo Workman plus church papering plans.
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Fruitland
Greely
August Miller
M. E
Kettelkamp
Reynolds Cemetery
Geo. Workman
M. E. Church
Speculating in Iowa lands and rising farm values
The piece notes rapid rise in Iowa land prices this spring with farms moving from 50 60 per acre to 70 80 per acre as buyers leverage down payments and loans. It warns of speculative risk and potential price falls while affirming long term value for unencumbered farms and Iowa’s developing resources under Parkerburg Eclipse.
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Iowa
Lowa
Parkersbure
Muscatine Second Team Defeats Atalissa 20 to 2
Chester Huffman leads Muscatine second team to a lopsided win over Atalissa by 20 to 2. The Muscatine pitcher is praised for speed and accuracy, with Patterson catching and a lineup including Woods Wickey Brenner Priester White Hermley Parson. Next games scheduled against West Liberty Lowauty Nichols and Rock Island.
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Muscatine
Chester Huffman
Atalissa
Patterson
Fred Woods
Hurlbut
Wickey
Brenner
Priester
White
Hermley
Parson
West Liberty
Lowauty
Nichols
Rock Island
Independence Launch at Atlantic Works Hinted in Boston
A May 13 report notes a large crowd at the Atlantic works gate before 2 PM and suggests Independence may be launched Thursday. The scene indicates a major new boat milestone near Boston Mass.
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Boston
Mass
Atlantic Works
Jim Jeffries Plans California Tour After New York Return
Jim Jeffries returns to New York after six months away. He finished a Pittsburg season and says acting is not fighting. He aims for Ruhlin in California next, then Sharkey and Fitzsimmons, training for Ruhlin in Los Angeles. He earned seven thousand dollars from stock investments.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Pittsburg
California
Ruhlin
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Los Angeles
Erin Tows Shamrocks for Sea Race Start
In Weymouth the steam yacht Erin towed two Shamrocks from Southhampton inside Portland breakwater. The Shamrocks will race to sea and back for several days. Shamrock SL's new mainsail awaits a new gaff from Dumbarton. Sir Thomas Lipton received a photograph from the U S President signed Cordially yours William McKinley.
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Weymouth
Erin
Southhampton
Portland
Dumbarton
Thomas Lipton
United States
William McKinley
Constitution Nears Completion at Herreshoff Shop
In Bristol Rhode Island on May 13 the ship Constitution sits two thirds rigged at the Herreshoff shop. Decks are clear and the vessel looks neat and trim overall. A new steel sheathed gaff is being rushed to the site to finish the rigging and sails.
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Bristol
R. I
Herreshoff
Best Jobs of the Kind Highlight Herreshoff’s Craft
A fragment notes that one of the best jobs of the kind was achieved at Herreshoff's, underscoring high craftsmanship and skilled labor associated with the yard.
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Ing
Herreshoff's
Chicago boxing shows face city decision
In Chicago on May 13 locals discuss whether prize fighting will reopen and who will control major shows. After months of enforced rest many fighters returned to day jobs to survive while fans await the return of glove contests. The city council plans to vote tonight on allowing prize fighting.
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Chicago
Twenty-second Street
Randolph Street
Fight erupts at Terre Haute game between Richardson and Evers
In Terre Mante Indiana on May 15 a free fight broke out after Richardson Terre Haute first baseman accused catcher Evers of Davenport of spiking him on the play and the two traded blows before police intervened. Walters of Terre Haute and Nill of Davenport also quarreled with Walters knocking Nill down. Evers sustained internal injuries and was carried from the grounds.
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Terre Mante
Ind
Richardson
Terre Haute
Evers
Davenport
Krieg
Walters
Nill
College baseball suffers due to errors and misplays
Wisconsin and Michigan pulled ninth inning rallies to defeat Chicago and Illinois, while Minnesota beat Chicago in a high error game. The piece notes a string of hard luck stories and pitching slumps across the week.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Maroons
Yesterday's Results Show Busy Baseball Day
Detroit beat Chicago 7 to 5 while Milwaukee defeated Cleveland 5 to 2 in recent games. The doubleheader outcomes highlight competitive matchups.
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Detroit
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Chicago at Detroit Rivalry Game Report
Chicago faces Detroit in a key matchup with possible playoff implications. The article highlights early-season form and local interest in the series between these two teams.
The Parader Wins Witchers Stakes At Morris Park
R T Wilson Jrs The Parader captured the Witchers Stakes at Morris Park with a sensational time of 1 42 and heavy going. Turfmen forecast a sensational clash when The Parader meets Commando in the Belmont Stakes at Morris Park on May 23.
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New York
R. T. Wilson Jr
Morris Park
James R. Keene
Commando
Longstreet
Streetwise boy in plea for job tests grocer
A freckled 13 to 14 year old boy visits a Second Street grocer seeking work. He boasts of wanting a million dollars but offers to work for 3 a week, claiming he has gone three weeks without a proper meal and plans to stay awake nights to keep a job and earn money for his clothes.
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Journal
Engagement announced for Miss Bernice Lacey and Carroll Sawyer
Oskaloosa reports the engagement of Miss Bernice Lacey daughter of Hon. J. F. Lacey to Carroll Sawyer credit manager of the H. L. Spencer Wholesale Grocery company. Sawyer formerly resided in Grinnell.
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Oskaloosa
Bernice Lacey
J. F. Lacey
City
Carroll Sawyer
Sawyer
H. L. Spencer Wholesale Grocery Company
Grinnell
Never-to-Be-Forgotten Trip Across Lehigh Valley Rail
A vivid Northeast rail journey via the Lehigh Valley line between Niagara Falls or Buffalo and New York and Philadelphia. Passengers praise magnificent scenery, historic regions, and superb service on this memorable route.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Corn King Phillips Draws Praise From Rural Readers
A breezy nod from readers praises Corn King Phillips as a steadfast ally of the farmer, likening him to the long-remembered support once offered by Mr Leiter in earlier days.
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Phillips
Mr. Leiter
Veteran painter Thomas Cooper at 98 years old
Thomas Sidney Cooper is the oldest active painter, now 98. He began as a theatrical scene painter around 1820 and has since exhibited 230 pictures at the English Royal Academy.
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Thomas Sidney Cooper
Royal Academy
Adventures of Fighting Bob in a Dark Cellar Duel
Admiral Robley Evans recounts a daring episode from years ago when his landlady called him to confront a burglar in her cellar. In a pistol duel they fought in the dark. the intruder fell after a bullet struck his thigh, a tale Evans shares for the honor of the service.
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Robley Bb. Evans
Bob
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